China Loads Up On US Chip Tools Via Southeast Asia Amid Supply Chain Shift
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-04-22 16:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Business, Asia, China, Business & Economy, Asia Pacific
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China's imports of chipmaking equipment from Malaysia and Singapore rose sharply in 2025 to surpass those from the US, which sank to an eight-year low, an analysis by Nikkei Asia has found - even as American companies remain a vital source of advanced tools for the country.
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